Minerva Academy FC School of Excellence
Pathway to pro and ISL football
A residential program pairing professional football training with full-time schooling for boys selected through open trials.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Multi-year residential program spanning school classes six to twelve
Time needed
Full-time residential, with daily football training alongside school studies
Eligibility
Open to boys in school classes six to twelve, roughly eleven to eighteen years old, who are selected through Minerva Academy's open football trials. Players come from across India and live on campus while continuing their schooling under the CBSE or ICSE curriculum.
- Grade level
- Grade 6 to 12
- Age range
- 11 to 18 years
- Gender
- Boys only
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Clearing Minerva Academy open trials
- Selection into an Under-13 to Under-19 squad
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Career pathways
Players train within an academy whose graduates have progressed to professional clubs, the Indian Super League and the India national team.
Recognition
National youth league exposure
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Register for Minerva Academy open trials online
- 2Attend the trial in the relevant age group
- 3Receive the selection outcome from the coaching staff
- 4Complete enrolment and residential admission for selected players
Rules and guidelines
- Selection is based on performance at the trials
- Selected players reside on campus during the program
- Players follow the academy training and academic schedule
- On-campus wardens supervise residential students
Fees and financial support
Fee details
The residential program covers football training, schooling, boarding and meals. The academy does not publish the fee on its official website, and it is shared at the admission stage. Selection trials are conducted free of charge.
About this opportunity
The Minerva Academy FC School of Excellence is a residential program that combines professional football training with full-time schooling for young players selected through open trials.
Selected boys live on a campus built around football, training on FIFA-approved pitches under licensed coaches while studying for CBSE or ICSE board examinations. The program fields age-group teams from Under-13 to Under-19 for players in school classes six to twelve, pairing daily training with academics so that sporting ambition and education progress together.
Residential life includes dormitory accommodation, dining, on-site wardens, physiotherapy and recovery support, weekly sports psychology sessions and access to a high-performance centre. Players compete in national youth leagues and international tournaments, following a pathway that has carried earlier graduates into professional and international football.
What your child will do
- Daily football training on FIFA-approved pitches
- Tactical and match preparation
- Strength, conditioning and recovery sessions
- Competition in youth leagues and tournaments
- Sports psychology sessions
Mentors and faculty
Licensed academy coaches and support staff
Languages
Academic details
Difficulty: Advanced
What's covered
Daily professional football training combined with CBSE or ICSE schooling in a residential setting.
Frequently asked questions
Who can join the School of Excellence?
Boys in school classes six to twelve, roughly eleven to eighteen years old, who are selected through Minerva Academy's open trials.
Is the program residential?
Yes. Selected players live on campus in dormitory accommodation with meals and on-site wardens while they train and study.
Do players continue their schooling?
Yes. Players study under the CBSE or ICSE curriculum alongside their daily football training.
How are players selected?
Players are selected through open football trials assessed by the academy coaching staff. Trials are conducted free of charge.
What support is available on campus?
Players have access to physiotherapy and recovery services, sports psychology sessions and a high-performance centre.
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